Woodland sell-off plans - Greenpeace response

Responding to the government’s proposals – unveiled
today – for the sell off of much of Britain’s woodlands, John Sauven, executive
director of Greenpeace UK,
said:

“Britain’s woodlands are precious for
millions of people, a source not only of great curiosity but
also great fulfilment. They offer important habitats to much loved
wildlife, as well as enjoyment and beauty to families up and
down the country. It’s no surprise that there has been an upswell of public
concern at the prospect that our Island’s
natural life might be auctioned off at a government-sponsored jumble sale.
The
government must now guarantee not only the complete right of access to all our
forests but also the budget for their protection and
restoration.”